^ Not good for Clowney? He posted 4.47 and 4.48 in the 40 yard dash (unofficial times) and a 10 yard split of 1.56 seconds which indicates explosive speed. On the other hand he benched 225 lbs. 21 times which is low for a top tier defensive lineman. Plus he was late for interviews, claiming he has travel issues.

Yeah, I thought everything went pretty well for Clowney. Bad for Bridgewater though. If you aren't going throw, your other performance numbers should be good if you expect to go #1. Now Johnny Manziel is going to get more hype.

I think the 40-time isn't that important unless you're a WR, CB, or a KR. On the field, you're not running straight most of the time. Especially if you're playing near the line, agility/side-to-side quickness and strength would be better predictors of how good you can perform.

Based on the feud between him and the front office and the consideration of trade possibilities would make me think that headline is appropriate for him time/legacy in SF. But if SF and him can't get along, there are many other teams that would line up for him.

What is deemed "important" for combine stats depends on which so-called expert you are reading or listening to. The experts that favor the bench press for linemen say upper body strength is important and someone who lacks upper body strength will get pushed around. The experts who value the 40 yard dash say speed is important - for all positions since the NFL game is much faster than college. Linemen with good 40 times usually go higher in the draft. More important is the 10 yard split time which shows explosiveness, which is highly valued for a D-lineman. Everyone has a different opinion but if any of these categories were completely useless I think the NFL would not use them for the combine.

Tony Romo is restructuring his contract to free up $10 million in cap space. They're turning about 12.5 million of his deal into a signing bonus. Why don't big market teams just do signing bonuses for everyone and create a bunch of cap space to build super-teams?

Tony Romo is restructuring his contract to free up $10 million in cap space. They're turning about 12.5 million of his deal into a signing bonus. Why don't big market teams just do signing bonuses for everyone and create a bunch of cap space to build super-teams?

I'm not privy to the intricacies of how the salary-cap works but are signing bonuses guaranteed money? Therefore a higher signing bonus means more guaranteed money and a higher risk for the team?

In saying this though if a player's salary can be restructured to include a higher signing bonus I'm not sure why they wouldn't do this with the higher paid players each season.

The 49ers need to do something about his deal. He's way underpaid for what he has done. 3 seasons leading his team to at least the conference championships, and 1 of them a SB appearance. How many other QBs out there has done that the last 3 years? The $18 million he's asking for is equivalent to Romo and Cutler, and Kaepernick has won more in the post-season than those 2. Look at the QBs SF has had since Jeff Garcia. They've finally found a winner after all these years. They need to step up and pay the guy. I mean, what's the alternative?

The 49ers need to do something about his deal. He's way underpaid for what he has done. 3 seasons leading his team to at least the conference championships, and 1 of them a SB appearance. How many other QBs out there has done that the last 3 years? The $18 million he's asking for is equivalent to Romo and Cutler, and Kaepernick has won more in the post-season than those 2. Look at the QBs SF has had since Jeff Garcia. They've finally found a winner after all these years. They need to step up and pay the guy. I mean, what's the alternative?

They were winning with Alex Smith before he got injured. So he at least deserves more than him.

The 49ers need to do something about his deal. He's way underpaid for what he has done. 3 seasons leading his team to at least the conference championships, and 1 of them a SB appearance. How many other QBs out there has done that the last 3 years? The $18 million he's asking for is equivalent to Romo and Cutler, and Kaepernick has won more in the post-season than those 2. Look at the QBs SF has had since Jeff Garcia. They've finally found a winner after all these years. They need to step up and pay the guy. I mean, what's the alternative?

When you compare his winningness over the last 3 years compared to the likes of Romo and Cutler, Kaep is definitely worth around the $18-19M mark per season

The niners need to do something about his deal. He's way underpaidfor what he has done. 3 seasons leading his team at least the conference championships, and 1 of them a SB appearance. How many other QBs out there has done that the last 3 years? The $18 million he's asking for is equivalent to Romo and Cutler, and Kaepernick has won more in the post-season than those 2. Look at the QBs SF has had since Jeff Garcia. They've finally found a winner after all these years. They need to step up and pay the guy. I mean, what's the alternative?

When you compare his winningness over the last 3 years compared to the likes of Romo and Cutler, Kaep is definitely worth around the $18-19M mark per season

True, but they're a power running team. Yes he can make great runs, and some great passes. But he also runs into sacks, has accuracy issues, etc. Just cuz other teams over pay players, doesn't mean the Niners should. the real reason for success is the coaching.

Yup, Denver is all in to win in the next couple years while Peyton is still playing. Then, they'll have to blow up the team and deal w/ the salary cap problems that teams like New England and Dallas is facing now.

Saints trade Sproles to the Eagles... interesting. Sproles' wife wasn't happy with NO, she blasted the organization on Instagram.

Browns unload QBs Weeden and Campbell... which begs the question if a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it does it still make a sound? If Cleveland dumps a QB and no one cares does it really matter? Cleveland has started 20 QBs since 1999... wonder who's next? Hoyer? Tanney (who?)? Browns have the 4th, 26th and 35th overall picks in the draft, probably safe to assume they will select a QB with one of those picks.

Eagles with Nick Foles throwing the rock, LeSean McCoy AND Sproles from the backfield (you can put Sproles anywhere on the field, he does it all), DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, and Riley Cooper. With Chip Kelly's offense...who are you going to stop?

Eagles with Nick Foles throwing the rock, LeSean McCoy AND Sproles from the backfield (you can put Sproles anywhere on the field, he does it all), DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, and Riley Cooper. With Chip Kelly's offense...who are you going to stop?

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